Herbert axelrod obituary new york, ny new york times. Axelrods miniatlas of freshwater fish book arizona. All of our paper waste is recycled within the uk and turned into corrugated cardboard. Handbook of fish diseases by dieter untergasser, herbert r. Axelrod has 88 books on goodreads with 1260 ratings. This book is a must have even if your not setting up your own aquarium. His first book, tropical fish as a hobby, was published by mcgrawhill in 1952. The only other thing that isnt that great about this book is some of this fish that are in the same family of fish have the same scientific names even though they are obviously two different fish from the same family. This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. This collection recognizes the value of a color photograph or illustration of a fish and is the work of more than 35 years of collecting fish and photographing. The bulk book is just hundreds of photographs of fish fallowed by basic information about the fish therein.
Dr axelrods miniatlas of freshwater aquarium fishes hardcover aug 1 1996. It concentrates on providing readers with the information they need and want all given in an interesting and easytoread style. I gave it 5 stars because it really matched the description and has every species. Axelrod s atlas of freshwater aquarium fishes offers a reliable zoogeographical method of listing species for a unique and simplified approach to fish identification. There was a scene that robert redford wanted for ordinary people in which beth jarrett, played by mary tyler moore, takes a cake out of the. When i need a quick answer to a fishy question i go right to the internet. I noticed that some of the temperament descriptions on the fish are wrong, but for the most part it is correct. Axelrod, including dr axelrod s miniatlas of freshwater aquarium fishes, and encyclopedia of tropical fishes, and more on. For each fish, the authors provide information on the best environment for breeding, proper foods and water, spawning, precautions to take to protect the fry, and growth of the fry. The most comprehensive book ever published on the identification of freshwater aquarium fish. Buy atlas of freshwater aquarium fishes 2nd revised edition by axelrod, herbert r.
This book, illustrated with over 100 fullcolor photos and drawings, presents sensible, easytofollow recommendations about selecting and caring for tropical fish. Axelrod s aquarium fishes of the world is an excellent book on freshwater fish. Axelrod is one of the worlds foremost experts of fish and their environments, having a species named after him. A complete blueprint for involving others the best of the current crop of books on this topic the new york times a fast company book of the month listen andor watch dick and emily axelrod discuss you dont have to do it alone. Axelrods atlas of freshwater aquarium fishes is an essential ichthyological reference book that provides quick but accurate identifications to a wide selection of the hobbys most notable aquarium fishes. The title of this book is handbook of fish diseases and it was written by g. Whether you are a dedicated tropical fish hobbyist, researcher, dealer, or wildlife agent, dr. Axelrod and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Pursuant to a contract dated july 27, 1964, fawcett agreed to publish a howto book on tropical fish to be authored by axelrod. Dr axelrods miniatlas of freshwater aquarium fishes. Axelrods atlas of freshwater aquarium fishes by glen.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Herbert axelrod worked with many other authors aquarist and ichologists in the 1950s and 60s. Axelrods miniatlas of freshwater aquarium fishes dr. Axelrods atlas of freshwater aquarium fishes offers a reliable. An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps andor stickers. Axelrods atlas of freshwater aquarium fishes inglese. We want your experience with world of books to be enjoyable and problem free. Axelrods atlas of freshwater aquarium fishes by axelrod and others. Axelrodthe title and full name are always run together by admirers as though they were one wordis without rival in the burgeoning world of tropical fish. The information is excellent, and the book is also worth the price because of. Axelrods atlas of tropical freshwater aquarium fishes by axelrod, herbert r. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Axelrodichthys is an extinct genus of mawsoniid coelacanth from the cretaceous albian to santonian of africa, north and south america. Axelrods miniatlas of freshwater aquarium fishes by herbert r.
The fascination of breeding aquarium fish by herbert r. Axelrods atlas is truly impressive in its scope to help the aquarist identify the numerous fish species available. Food requirements, lighting, temperment, water chemistry needs and more are covered for every species. Axelrods atlas of freshwater aquarium fishes ebooks. Axelrods atlas of freshwater aquarium fishes and it was written by glen s. It is organized by fish family as many things are in the aquarium hobby. Axelrod is the great panjandrum of the tropicalfish world. Mike fishlore admin social media by glen axelrod and brian scott, t. Axelrods mini atlas of freshwater fish book is a masterful reference work and identification guide that contains nearly 300 pages of detailed information from aquarium maintenance, to plants, to fish breeding as well as 700 pages of photos providing maintenance information for fish around the globe. Explorers pioneers discovering and collecting lake and river tropical fish across the worlds jungles from the amazon to the great lakes of africa. The hardcover of the saltwater aquarium fishes by herbert r. Covers all aspects of caring for tropical freshwater fish in the home, explaining how to set up an aquarium, selecting a tank, heating and lighting, filtration, and choosing suitable fish. Herbert axelrod, a hustler who built an empire on a fish. More importantly, i can find nowhere in the book where it actually tells what the icons mean.
Its amazing and its wonderful but i still love to look at my old books. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Herbert r axelrod at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. Publications 2005 the encyclopedia for freshwater aquariums is written by glen axelrod and brian scott. See all 9 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
Axelrod is an intrepid ichthyologist and explorer who has made more than 40 expeditions to south america, africa, australia, the fijis. Axelrod, including dr axelrods miniatlas of freshwater aquarium fishes, and encyclopedia of tropical fishes, and more on. Fossils of the genus have been found in the crato formation of brazil, the tlayua formation of mexico and the ankazomihaboka formation of madagascar references. My husband is really into fish and this book just got him so tickled when he got it for christmas.
Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Axelrods atlas of freshwater aquarium fishes di axelrod, glen s. Axelrods atlas of freshwater aquarium fishes offers a reliable zoogeographical method of listing species for a unique and simplified approach to fish identification. As one of the premier rare book sites on the internet, alibris has thousands of rare books, first editions, and signed books available. Yet the book is more than just an illustrated compilation of fish. For example, the icon for eggscatterer versus livebearer is only obvious if you know what the fish is to begin with. By dr herbert r axelrod, editor, tropical fish hobbyist magazine and dr leonard p schultz, curator of fishes, usnm, smithsonian institution, retired.
To look around my room, youd see one wall almost entirely occluded with books that ive collected over the course of my life. Axelrods atlas of freshwater aquarium fishes herbert r. Axelrods atlas of freshwater aquarium fishes age of aquariums aquarium books. Atlas of freshwater aquarium fishes pdf for free, preface. Axelrods atlas of tropical freshwater aquarium fishes. The book has three indexes, fish alphabetized by scientific name, fish alphabetized by common name, and an index for the text portion of the book, and i think that is brilliant. Axelrods atlas of freshwater aquarium fishes handbook of freshwater. Herbert richard axelrod june 7, 1927 may 15, 2017 was a tropica l fis h expert, a publisher of pet bo oks, and an entrepreneur.